How To Grow Castor Bean Plants From Seed - Get Busy Gardening
WEBMay 21, 2024 · Below I am going to show you exactly how to grow castor beans from seed so you can enjoy them in your garden too. I’ll cover everything from start to finish. This includes which method to use, when to start, step-by-step planting instructions, germination time, and seedling identification.
Ricinus - Wikipedia
WEBCastor seed is the source of castor oil, which has a wide variety of uses. The seeds contain between 40% and 60% oil that is rich in triglycerides, mainly ricinolein. The seed also contains ricin, a highly potent water-soluble toxin, which is also present in lower concentrations throughout the plant [citation needed].
How to Grow and Care for Castor Bean - The Spruce
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Castor bean plants have large, star-shaped leaves with vibrant red seeds, and they grow quickly, growing to a human height in a single summer. These bold plants stand out in the landscape, thriving in full sunlight, well-draining soil, and warm weather.
Castor-oil plant | Description, Uses, & Ricin | Britannica
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Castor-oil plant, large perennial plant of the spurge family, grown commercially for the pharmaceutical and industrial uses of its oil and for use in landscaping. The oil-rich beanlike seeds contain the poison ricin, one …
How to Grow Castor Oil Plant | Care and Growing Castor Beans
WEBDec 5, 2019 · Castor, botanically known as Ricinus communis, is a herbaceous perennial plant. It can be grown as an annual or perennial, depending on the weather. Table of contents. Soil. Sun. Watering. Fertilizer. Pruning. Harvesting. USDA Zones — 9 – 11. Propagation Method — Seeds, cuttings. Difficulty — Easy. Soil Type — Neutral.
How to grow castor oil plant - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBMar 23, 2024 · Ricinus communis, the castor oil plant or castor bean plant, brings exotic structure to gardens in summer with its dramatic foliage. The bold, glossy palmate leaves, reddish-purple in colour, are the main attraction.
Castor oil - Wikipedia
WEBCastor oil is a vegetable oil pressed from castor beans, the seeds of the plant Ricinus communis. [1] The seeds are 40 to 60 percent oil. [2] It is a colourless or pale yellow liquid with a distinct taste and odor. Its boiling point is 313 …
Castor Bean, Castor Oil Plant (Ricinus communis) Growing
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · Plant Characteristics: Known for its large, star-shaped leaves that can vary in color from green to deep burgundy. Produces spiny seed pods and small flowers. A fast-growing plant that adds a tropical feel. Growing & …
Ricinus Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · How to Grow Castor Oil Plant, Palma Christi, Mamona, Jada & Castor Bean. Advice on Growing Ricinus Plants in Your Garden.
15 Amazing Benefits of Castor Oil - Organic Facts
WEBJan 28, 2020 · Castor oil is a tasteless and odorless vegetable oil that is extracted by pressing the seeds of the castor plant, scientifically known as Ricinus communis. The health benefits of castor oil include improved skin and hair care, and providing relief from rheumatism, menstrual disorders, and constipation.
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